6th January 2025
The Trap of Pride!
Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
Pride is a silent destroyer. It often sneaks into our hearts, disguised as self-assurance or success, but its true nature is far more destructive. Proverbs 16:18 warns us that pride precedes a fall; it is a trap that can lead us to ruin if left unchecked. We might find ourselves consumed by the desire to be admired, to control, to trust in our own strength or to prove our worth, but each step we take in pride distances us from God’s grace.
Remaining in the trap of pride as a believer, not only fractures our relationship with God and others, but also hinders the unity of the Body of Christ. Pride feeds on comparison and self-reliance, placing us at the centre of our own universe and can blind us to our need for repentance. In contrast, Jesus, though equal with God, humbled Himself, choosing the cross over the throne (Philippians 2:6-8). He did not come to be served, but to serve (Matthew 20:28). He washed His disciples’ feet, a task typically reserved for the lowliest servant. His humility is the model for every Christian.
Pride blinds us to our need for God and keeps us from experiencing the depth of His love, but as we reflect on Jesus’ life, we are reminded that the path to greatness in the Kingdom of God is not through self-exaltation, but through service, sacrifice, and a humble heart. Humility is the root of righteousness and as believers, it is our duty to protect ourselves from the trap of pride.
So, Pastor Enoch, how do I adopt a humble heart and overcome the trap of pride? Humility begins with a heart that acknowledges our dependence on God. We must confess that we are nothing apart from Him (John 15:5), and that it is only by His grace that we can do anything of lasting value. We are to stay plugged into the Word, which constantly points us back to God and away from ourselves. Pray for God to reveal all areas of pride in our hearts and to helps us grow in humility. When we are humble, we are able to see others with the eyes of Christ, seeing their worth and potential as fellow image-bearers of God and we therefore open our hearts to His transforming grace. Lastly, pride is often a result of forgetting where our blessings come from. Let us practice thanksgiving, recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God.
Today, let us examine our hearts and ask God to reveal any hidden pride. Let us surrender our need for control, approval, and self-glory. May we, like Jesus, choose the humble way—the way of love, dependence on God, and serving others. Then through thanksgiving, we enjoy the victory of overcoming the traps of pride.
Confession:
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Pastor Sir.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you so much Papa. More grace sir
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen
Help me to stay humble and focused lord. Amen
Thank you papa
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from you. May I walk humbly in your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying you, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you papa for this wonderful devotional 🙏🏼. More grace sir.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you pastor. More grace sir 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you sir for the word
LORD, GUARD MY HEART FROM THE SUBTLE TRAP OF PRIDE. HELP ME TO REMEMBER THAT ALL I AM AND ALL I HAVE COME FROM YOU. MAY I WALK HUMBLY IN YOUR PRESENCE, REMEMBERING THAT TRUE GREATNESS IS FOUND IN SERVING OTHERS AND GLORIFYING YOU, IN JESUS’ NAME,
AMEN 👏 🙏
Thank You Pastor Enoch 🙏. MAY You Continue To Grow In Wisdom, Knowledge And Favor With God.
AMEN
HeavenlyLord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Good morning Sir and thank you for the devotion
Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
A timely word of encouragement for us to examine our hearts and surrender any areas of pride to God. When we walk in humility, we not only grow closer to God but also reflect His love more powerfully to others.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor for the devotional. More grace sir
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.God bless you Pastor 🙏.
Pride can sneak into our heart when we stop acknowledging that whatever we have or become came from God.
In order not to enter the trap of Pride, Trap it by remaining connected to his word which able to guide you, have a thankful heart and don’t let the knowledge that all you have comes from him(God) leave you.
Thank you Papa. May the lord continue to increase your wisdom
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you LORD for giving is another chance to serve in your kingdom 🙏🏾
This is deep more grace anointing sir 🙏🏾 may your oil never dry up in the mighty name of Jesus christ amen 🙏🏾 🙌🏾 ❤️
Confession:
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you so much Papa for this edifying message.
God bless you Sir
Shalom my Father
I do away with pride in the mighty name of Jesus.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much sir for this powerful devotion.
Hallelujah hallelujah Glory be to Almighty. Thank you Father for your Holy word today.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Daddy, more grace .
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen and Amen 🙏
Thank you so much sir 🙏
No one is exempt from the devils attempt to stop us from fulfilling destiny. It is our responsibility as believers to protect our destinies with the Word, tarrying in prayer dependent on God, offer our 3 T’s as we serve and be thankful at all times to ensure no trap the enemy sets before us is left unchecked especially pride.
May the Lord continue to help us to remember that all we are and all we have come from is Him alone.
May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you so much Papa for this timely devotional, more exceptional grace Sir.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you JESUS 🙏
Thank you Pastor, thank you Minister of the week. Increased grace and strength.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor. Beautiful message.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from you. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying you, IN JESUS’ NAME AMEN 🙏 .
THANK YOU JESUS 😊
THANK YOU PAPA.
MORE GRACE ❤️ 🙏 🙌
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Amen and amen, thank you so much for this devotion Sir ✝️🌻🎆🙏🏾
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you daddy for this powerful wonderful Devotion may the Lord bless you and keep you safe in Jesus precious name amen 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.Thank you so much for the Devotion Papa, God bless you Sir 🙏.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, AMEN AND AMEN THANK YOU LORD FOR I WILL BE HUMBLE IN ALL SITUATIONS. THANK YOU DADDY FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL. 🙏
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen thank you Daddy for this powerful devotion May the Lord bless you in Jesus name more grace to make more devotion Amen 🙏 🙌
Confession:
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
AMENNNN AMENNNN AMENNNN AMENNNN AMENNNN AND AMENNNN
ALL PRIDE MUST DIE IN MY LIFE.
MY GOD. THIS IS SO TIMELY AND TRUE ABOUT PRIDE. I HAVE A VERY FUNNY TESTIMONY ABOUT PRIDE. MAY E ONE DAY I WILL SHARE IT. HAHAHA, NOW. THAT PRIDE IS DEAD IN ME. HALLELUJAH GLORY BE TO GOD ALMIGHTY. AMEN.
THANK YOU SO MUCH PASTOR FOR THIS POWERFUL DEVOTIONAL SIR SHALOM GRACE UPON GRACE AND INCREASED STRENGTH SIR
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you very much Pastor for this.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. 🙏
Thank you Pastor
Humility is Paramount in our Walk with God!
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
God bless you Sir for pouring into us Daily 🙏🏾
Confession:
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Thank you sir
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am, all I have and all I will ever be, come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you for this devotion sir.
Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from is You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you for this powerful devotion Sir
Pride will find no root in my life in Jesus name. Lord, guard my heart from the subtle trap of pride. Help me to remember that all I am and all I have come from You. May I walk humbly in Your presence, remembering that true greatness is found in serving others and glorifying You, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thank you Pastor, more grace and anointing in Jesus name.